What percentage of male cancers are preventable?

Approximately 45% of male cancers are preventable, according to a global study.

What are the leading causes of preventable cancers in sub-Saharan African women?

Infections are the dominant cause, accounting for nearly 80% of preventable cancers in women in sub-Saharan Africa.

Which specific cancers make up a large portion of preventable cases globally?

Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers together constitute nearly half of all preventable cancer cases worldwide.

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Sex Divide in Cancer: Men's Risk Higher, Women's Tailored

3 Feb

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Summary

Nearly half of men's cancers are preventable, versus 30% for women.
Infections cause most preventable cancers in sub-Saharan African women.
Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers are nearly half of preventable cases.

Sex Divide in Cancer: Men's Risk Higher, Women's Tailored

A landmark study has revealed that nearly half of all cancer cases globally are preventable, with a notable disparity between sexes. Men face a 45% preventable cancer rate, significantly higher than women's 30%, primarily attributed to higher smoking prevalence among men. Regional differences are stark: in sub-Saharan Africa, infections are responsible for nearly 80% of preventable cancers in women. Conversely, in Europe, smoking, infection, and obesity are the leading preventable causes for women.

The research highlights that lung cancer, linked to smoking and air pollution, stomach cancer due to H. pylori infection, and cervical cancer from HPV infection, collectively account for almost half of all preventable cancer cases. Experts emphasize that targeted strategies are crucial, as interventions must be tailored to specific regional or national contexts.